The Tokyo stock market rose for the 3rd consecutive session, with the Nikkei 225 ending ¥789.01 higher at ¥61,248.59 and the TOPIX up 35.68 points at 3,929.39. While most investors continued to buy back shares, a lack of positive AI-related factors led to a session marked by mixed buying and selling.
The Nikkei 225 rose ¥789.01 from the previous day to ¥61,248.59, while the TOPIX rose 35.68 points to 3,929.39, extending their gains for a 3rd straight session. Buying continued as a reaction to earlier declines, while selling to lock in gains was also seen amid a lack of market catalysts.
Market-wide trading volume was approximately 2.71951 billion shares, with trading value at ¥8.6968 trillion. Advancing issues accounted for 54% of the total and declining issues for 43%.
By sector, textiles, banking and electrical appliances rose, while land transportation, foods, and oil and coal products declined. The Standard TOP20 and the Growth market also extended their gains and remained firm, according to reports.